Transition Planning for Military Families

• Patrick SFB School Liaison contact information:
  Susan Clark, School Liaison Program Manager
  Susan.clark.8@spaceforce.mil
  321-494-1991
  On Facebook @ PatrickCYES.SLO
  https://www.gopatrickfl.com/youth-programs.html

• https://www.militaryonesource.mil/ (a free 24/7 resource for military families of all branches of service providing a variety of assistance, resources, and tools)

• www.militarychildcare.com (Resource and information on available Before/After School military childcare)

• https://sesamestreetformilitaryfamilies.org/ (Provides resources and information appropriate for younger children on military related topics such as moving, deployment, etc.) [Applicable only for elementary school]

Academic Planning for Military Families

• Information regarding academic standards and opportunities, graduation requirements, DE and AP course offerings, applicable CTE programs, etc. for Brevard Public schools can be found in the Student Progression Plan on the BPS Curriculum and Instruction website.

• https://www.stepupforstudents.org/ Scholarship resources available to students in Florida in a variety of categories (tax credit, unique abilities, New Worlds reading, Hope, transportation, etc.)

• Private Schools at a Glance

• State Public Schools at a Glance

• Florida College Access Network (FCAN)

• College Board College Search - Big Future

• Scholarships

• Florida Shines (College and Career Planning)

• FAFSA Application

• Financial Aid Informaiton

• State University System Matrix

• High School Graduation Requirements

• Bright Futures Scholarship Information

Please contact Ms. Wanda Luthman, Guidance Department Chair, if you have any questions

Resources and Educational Opportunities for Military Children

• www.mic3.net Information on the Military Interstate Compact and resources available for eligible transitioning military dependents

• https://military.tutor.com/home Free tutoring and test preparation and essay review resources for eligible military dependents

• https://unitedthroughreading.org/ Free shared story time resources to keep children and parents connected during a deployment

College and Career Planning

• Florida University System

• Find the Right College for You

• Find Your Perfect Career

• FAFSA

• Increase your SAT Score

• FL Financial Aid

• Virtual College Tours

• Private State Schools at a Glance

• State Public Schools at a Glance

• Office of Student Financial Assistance

• College and Career Readiness

Student Led Transition Program

• BPS is committed to ensuring a peer-led, safe, and positive transition for students from military families into our schools. For support, please contact the Military Point of Contact listed at the top of this webpage.

Information on Exceptional Education Services

• Terri Patton ESE Support Specialist patton.teri@brevardschools.org

• Beth Beil, ESE Specialist, beil.elizabeth@brevardschools.org

• Brevard Public Schools provides a range of ESE resources, including school-specific support for families navigating transitions with IEPs and 504 plans. For more information, please visit the BPS Exceptional Education Services website.

• Here at Merritt Island High School, we have a sensory room for ESE students

BLAST:

Brevard Learners Achieving Successful Transition

• Age Group: Designed for Exceptional Education students aged 18-22.

• Graduation Status: Students must have met graduation requirements but deferred their diploma.

• Student-Driven Approach: Emphasizes student involvement and choice.

• Transitional Focus: Aims to develop independence in four key domains:

  • Independent Living

  • Vocational and Employment

  • Personal and Social

  • Recreation and Leisure

• Department of Air Force EFMP (Exceptional Family Member Program Information) https://daffamilyvector.us.af.mil/membersite/

Community and Mental Health Resources

Brevard Public Schools offers Psychological and Mental Health Services to all students, including those in military families. These school-based mental health services, along with many other resources, are available at the Mental Wellness website or at https://bpscommunityconnect.findhelp.com/.

Patrick SFB installation Military Family Life Counselor information: CYB MFLC Robert Updegrove 321-474-1530

• Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic (Viera, FL)

• Brevard Veterans Memorial Center

• Air and Space Force Association Cape Canaveral Chapter

• Military Officers Association of America Cape Canaveral Chapter

• Port St John American Legion Post 359

• Resources for Veteran Owned Businesses

• Veteran Owned Small Business Guide for Contractors

• Military Child Care

• Mental Health Support through Military One Source

• Patrick Space Force Base Military Family and Readiness Center

Port St John Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8116:  Phone (321) 639-2531

Military & Family Life Counseling (MFLC) for Military Students

Upcoming Military Recognition Events